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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alec grab from his room before going to the deck after he awakes in Chapter 2?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His slippers.
(c) Some sugar.
(d) His lifejacket.

2. What does Henry say will bring Alec luck in the race?
(a) A four leaf clover he gives him.
(b) The Black.
(c) His old number 3 jockey suit.
(d) A rabbit's foot he gives to him.

3. What does Alec's uncle give to him on his birthday?
(a) A silver coin.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) A pocket knife.
(d) A cake.

4. In Chapter 7, what do they call the place where the ship gets "inspected before passing into New York Harbor" (59)?
(a) Inspection.
(b) Quarantine.
(c) Segregation.
(d) Detention.

5. What color is Alec's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pat bring Alec a radiogram from when Alec wakes at the start of Chapter 6?

2. What does Jim Neville refer to the Black as in his article the day after seeing the Black at the Belmont?

3. What is the name of the newspaper Alec is asked to be interviewed for when he arrives in New York?

4. What time does Alec wake to go out with Henry and the Black two weeks after they get the saddle on him?

5. What does Alec's father want Alec to do before he leaves for the race in Chicago?

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